osteopathy
/ˌɑstioʊˈpæθi/
noun
- A system of medical treatment based on the idea that many diseases are caused by problems with the muscles and bones, and can be treated by manipulating them.
- Osteopathy helped relieve the tension in my shoulders after months of desk work.
- He studied osteopathy in college and now runs his own practice.
- Some people prefer osteopathy to traditional medicine for treating back pain.